Macra ‘disappointed’ report on generational renewal not yet published
Macra president Josephine O’Neill said following engagement between the young farmers’ organisation and the commission earlier this year, it has been awaiting the report’s publication.
The commission was establishd at last year’s Tullamore Show. \ Philip Doyle
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Macra has said it is “disappointed” the report from the Commission on Generational Renewal, likely to contain recommendations on a future succession scheme, is still unpublished.
The young farmers’ organisation called for this to be rectified.
Macra president Josephine O’Neill said following engagement with the commission earlier this year, it has been awaiting the report’s publication.
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“Macra has been anxiously waiting for the release of the report and is extremely disappointed that it has yet to be delivered.
“Generational renewal must become a key issue for our Government to ensure a future for our young farmers and for rural Ireland.
“Our Government must now show that this was not just a political promise, but a meaningful exercise,” O’Neill added.
The organisation called on the Government to take action to ensure the delivery of the report.
A year on from the announcement of the establishment of the commission at last year’s Tullamore Show, Macra said Budget 2026 is now looming and added that hopes are fading that this report will have any meaningful impact.
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Macra has said it is “disappointed” the report from the Commission on Generational Renewal, likely to contain recommendations on a future succession scheme, is still unpublished.
The young farmers’ organisation called for this to be rectified.
Macra president Josephine O’Neill said following engagement with the commission earlier this year, it has been awaiting the report’s publication.
“Macra has been anxiously waiting for the release of the report and is extremely disappointed that it has yet to be delivered.
“Generational renewal must become a key issue for our Government to ensure a future for our young farmers and for rural Ireland.
“Our Government must now show that this was not just a political promise, but a meaningful exercise,” O’Neill added.
The organisation called on the Government to take action to ensure the delivery of the report.
A year on from the announcement of the establishment of the commission at last year’s Tullamore Show, Macra said Budget 2026 is now looming and added that hopes are fading that this report will have any meaningful impact.
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